Where seniors are CELEBRATED and growing old is APPRECIATED and RESPECTED!
Matt Gurwell tells some scary stories about drivers that should have given up the keys before things went bad for them. Haven’t you had experiences on the road and thought, “Wow, THEY shouldn’t be driving anymore!” On the other hand, many older drivers are proud to still be driving. So, what’s the solution? How can…
It’s my 60th birthday as I write this. Birthdays can make us reflective and this one certainly has made me so. I’m thinking about what my mother was like when I was born. And what would she be like at the age I am now? Because I’m 15 YEARS older than my mother ever was!…
Lessons from a year among the oldest old NY Times Best-selling Author John Leland has written an inspiring book that will leave you smiling. EXCITING NEWS!! John has agreed to an interview on Aging Gracefully TV. Please join me in reading his book in advance and forward me any questions you’d like me to ask…
WATCH THIS INFORMATIVE EPISODE! I asked Mike Ivan to be on my TV show because he has great advice – whether you’re helping your parents to downsize, considering YOUR own downsizing options, or both! In this episode of Aging Gracefully, Mike explains how to get started in your transition to smaller living spaces. The move…
What is YOUR opinion on The Next Person You Meet in Heaven? I give this book a thumbs up because I appreciate any form of art that helps me reflect on life, the value of life, and why we’re here on this beautiful earth. The heaven that exists in my imagination is different from Mitch…
As the winter moves in, it might be helpful to have something to laugh about! As an interviewer, this joke made me laugh: An 80-year-old lady was being interviewed because she had just gotten married for the fourth time! The interviewer asked her about marrying again at 80, and if her groom was still working. “Yes, he’s a…
Especially around the holidays, we might be tempted to wish our families were more “normal.” The following are real situations I heard this year… A family locked their purses in their cars so a young family member wouldn’t steal from them again. A grandma chose not to have Thanksgiving dinner because her granddaughter had recently…
WATCH THIS! My inspiring friend, Bob, is aging gracefully. He’s going to be 96 years old in a few weeks and he still works out several times a week. He amazes me – and motivates ME to be at my best! Take 30 seconds out of your day to watch my active friend convince YOU…
It’s vitally important to keep your skeleton strong for your health… and safety! Bone mass peaks in our early 20s. Then our continued bone loss is a normal part of aging. We lose bone mineral density (often referred to as BMD). You may have heard of osteopenia, the onset of bone loss, but osteoporosis is…
Two news articles recently presented pictures form school projects with children dressing up as “centenarians.” Their old lady costumes were bathrobes and big fuzzy slippers with pink foam hair curlers, or they wore sloppy house dresses with wire-rimmed spectacles. Old man costumes were plaid flannel shirts or ill-matched clothing, with the child pretending to slump over…
BIG THANK YOU to guest writer, Todd Esterburg, LISW. Reach him directly at 216-224-9230 or by email at Esterburg@gmail.com! The holiday season can be joyous, but it may come with an undercurrent of feelings that are hard to talk about and don’t fit with all the cheer. Sadness tends to create isolation… Don’t let it happen this year! Ahhhh,…
Tomie Patton and her husband Tom have invested time and money to bring history home to Avon Lake, Ohio. Their efforts are so appreciated in this community. But that’s not where it stops either! You will love Tomie’s attitude about giving back to the community, which she herself does in MANY ways! She also encourages…
Help yourself get strong, and STAY STRONG… LUNGES! If you are in my Strength & Balance classes, you already know I consider lunges “obligatory!” Do everything you can to keep yourself safe and well, and don’t forget to do your lunges! Here’s a fast 5-minute video for you on lunges, in case you’re not able…
Our childhood homes still hold a piece of our hearts, and maybe even some secrets. Have you ever gone past the house where you lived as a child? It stirs something inside you, doesn’t it? My childhood home is about a half hour from where I presently live. Every so often I have a legit…
Karen and Bill Levine are dear friends of mine. You will LOVE their compassion, kindness, humor, and honesty! They were my yoga students when I lived in Houston and I was fortunate enough to get to know (and love) them. I admire their honesty and openness as they talk and laugh about: growing up in a small town…